Habits can keep us mired in a rut or they can take us to lofty heights of achievement.
Habits are great because we don’t have to think about what we are doing. It is like being on auto pilot.
We are creatures of habit. Some habits keep us from using our time efficiently. Others are time wasters.
Habits and behaviors are continued because we get a payoff or reward of some kind that motivates us.
We watch TV or play video games as a reward for working hard all day. We may stop and have a drink with buddies. But along with a reward, there is also a cost.
We do things in the moment because they are gratifying; but they may have negative long term consequences.
When we regulate our behaviors, we are able to harness our energy more productively, in a way we plan and choose.